We're an American/Chilean couple living in Reñaca, a beach town about 15 minutes up the coast from Viña and 40 minutes from Valpo.

There's lots of great things to do around here -- seafood empanadas around the corner, a sea lion colony on the beach, surfing, super easy access to Viña and Valpo. We're pretty relaxed, but we do like independent travelers who can show themselves around :)

Somos una pareja norteamericana/chileno, vivimos en Reñaca, un balneario app 15 minutos por la costa desde Viña del Mar y 40 minutos de Valparaíso.

Hay muchas cosas que hacer por acá cerca -- empanadas muy ricas en la esquina, lobos marinos en la playa, el surf, acceso muy fácil a Viña y Valpo. Somos bien relajados, pero nos gustan viajeros independientes que se pueden entretener solos :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've both hosted and surfed in random places around the US, Peru, Chile, and New Zealand. We've recently returned from a year traveling around Indonesia and NZ, and we like hosting because it keeps us in touch with the traveling spirit! Plus, I've been overwhelmed by abundant generosity in all my travels, and I'd really like to give back.

He usado CS como host y surfer en varios lugares en Estados Unidos, Perú, Chile, y Nueva Zelanda. Recién volvimos de un año de viaje en Indonesia y NZ, y nos gusta recibir gente porque nos mantiene en contacto con el espíritu viajero! Además, he experimentado tanta generosidad durante mis viajes, ya es hora de reciprocar.

Interests

languages, books, travelling, listening, wine, dogs, cats, yoga, sitting by the ocean

idiomas, libros, viajar, escuchar, vino, perros, gatos, yoga, el mar

• cats
• dogs
• books
• seafood
• wine
• yoga
• running
• traveling
• kayaking
• surfing
• languages
• beaches

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Kayaking with dolphins at Great Barrier Island, New Zealand!!!!! A really generous kiwi loaned us kayaks and wetsuits and off we went, until we literally paddled into a pod of dolphins! Including babies! They spent the whole morning with us! There is no electricity or running water on Great Barrier and everyone who lives there has solar panels, their own gardens. A kiwi lady later told us that the dolphins don't always come, but they come when you need them. It was such a blessing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Denmark, Indonesia, New Zealand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, United States